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2021 All-WNBA 1st and 2nd team announced

The WNBA announced the All-WNBA first and second teams on Friday.

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Soundsystem: Simmons back in Philly, No Kyrie for Nets?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Top performers, highlights from Day 8 of preseason

The 2021-22 NBA preseason continued on Sunday (ET) with a short slate of four games, headlined by the late game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at the STAPLES Center.

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Wallace joins Pistons front office as advisor

Fear the fro, Pistons legend Ben Wallace will join the team as an advisor this season.

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Ranking the NBA's next generation

It's that time again. With the 2021-22 NBA season right around the corner, our NBA.com Global Staff is back to rank the league's next generation of talent for the fourth consecutive year. Did Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum take the top spot? Where did LaMelo Ball fall in line? We've got you covered with our annual list of best players aged 23 or under!

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Jr. NBA to launch partnerships to advance access in youth sports

The Jr. NBA and Laureus Sport for Good will provide free, year-round training to 10,000 Youth Basketball Coaches in conjunction with the 2021 WNBA Finals, Jr. NBA and AT&T.

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Top performers, highlights from Day 4 of preseason

Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!

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Top performers, highlights from Day 3 of preseason

The four-game slate on Day 3 of the 2021-22 NBA preseason saw eight teams get their first taste of competitive basketball. We got you covered with the top performers, biggest storylines, highlights and the final scores from Tuesday (ET).

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Soundsystem: Breaking down NBA.com's GM survey

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Top performers, highlights from Day 2 of preseason

The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.

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Fact or Fiction: Bulls are a Top 5 team in the East

The Chicago Bulls were among the most active teams in the 2021 offseason. They went from a team with promise to a team expected to make the playoffs. Have they added enough to compete in the East? Is Zach LaVine an MVP-calibre player? Our NBA.com staff tackle those questions and more in this edition of Fact or Fiction.

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NBA G League Ignite Adds 10 Games

Ignite makes its season debut on Friday, Nov. 5 against the South Bay Lakers as part of its 12-game Showcase Cup schedule. The Showcase Cup culminates at the NBA G League Winter Showcase, set for Dec. 19-22, before team records reset.

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NBA to debut short film "NBA Lane"

The film, premiering Thursday October 7th, includes most appearances by NBA players in a campaign ever including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Kevin Durant, Julius Erving, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Chris Paul and Bill Russell.

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Roundtable: NBA India Games memories

With a year gone by since that epic week - arguably the biggest in the history of Indian Basketball - we re-convene with the four experts and fans, who helped us preview the games last year. In this edition of the Roundtable, we ask them about their standout memories from the NBA India Games and also discuss the NBA bubble.

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What we're looking forward to this preseason

The 2021-22 NBA season is upon us! Before looking too far ahead to opening night on Oct. 19, we've got a few weeks of preseason to satisfy our basketball appetite. As the preseason gets underway, our NBA.com Staff talks through what they're most excited to see.

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Our predictions for this season's Sixth Man of the Year

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Sixth Man of the Year.

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Notable NBA players with appearances in WWE/AEW

Most recently, NBA Champions Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis stopped by when AEW and the WWE respectively visited Milwaukee after the Bucks clinched the 2021 title. The duo are on a list of prominent and notable NBA players to have made guest appearances in professional wrestling.

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Aces GM named 2021 Basketball Executive of the Year

The voting panel to determine the WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year was composed of one basketball executive from each WNBA team. Each executive submitted a ballot with a first-place vote, second-place vote and third-place vote.

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Kelsey Plum named Sixth Player of the Year

Plum has been selected as the league’s top reserve for the first time in her career. This marks the third consecutive season in which a member of the Aces has earned the honour, with Las Vegas forward Dearica Hamby having won the award in 2019 and 2020.

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Soundsystem: Simmons, Zion and media day

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Best images from Media Day 2021

The 2021-22 NBA season officially got underway with numerous teams holding their Media Day on Monday, Sept. 27 and the remaining teams conducting theirs on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Take a look through the most notable images from 2021-22 NBA Media Days.

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Sun’s Jonquel Jones named 2021 MVP

Connecticut Sun's Jonquel Jones has been named the 2021 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player. This is the first WNBA Most Valuable Award for Jones, who was the 2018 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and 2017 WNBA Most Improved Player.

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Sun's Curt Miller named Coach Of the Year

Connecticut Sun Curt Miller has been named the 2021 WNBA Coach of the Year. He becomes the sixth coach in the 25-year history of the league to win the award multiple times, joining three-time winners Van Chancellor, Cheryl Reeve and Mike Thibault, and two-time winners Dan Hughes and Bill Laimbeer.

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Sun's Brionna Jones named MIP

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones has been named the 2021 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player. A five-year WNBA veteran, Jones has won the Most Improved Player Award for the first time becoming the fourth player in Sun history to achieve the mark.

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Running Diary: Updates from Media Day

Monday signaled the end of the NBA offseason as teams return for Media Day. We had you covered with live updates and news from a busy day around the association.

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Our predictions for this season's DPOY

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for which player they think will be crowned Defensive Player of the Year.

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Fact or Fiction: West is Lakers' to lose

The Lakers have reloaded and revamped their roster this offseason, adding a nine-time All-Star and former MVP in Russell Westbrook among a handful of other key rotational pieces. Can they get back to their title contending ways following a first-round exit last season? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Booker to miss Media Day, start of training camp

The 6-foot 5 shooting guard, coming off the best season of his career individually and professionally, is set to miss Media Day and the start of the training camp after being placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols.

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Our predictions for this season's MVP

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Most Valuable Player.

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2021 WNBA's most-watched regular season since 2008

The WNBA capped off its historic 25th regular season by delivering its most-watched season since 2008 with viewership up 51% over the 2020 season, and by setting records for merchandise sales online and engagement across its social media platforms.

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Layshia Clarendon WNBA Cares award

Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon has been named the August WNBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient for their continuous efforts as a trailblazer and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and Black and Brown youth.

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Fact or Fiction on the Mavericks' future

The Mavericks made front office and coaching changes this season, but their roster is mostly unchanged from their first-round exit in 2021. As training camp nears, our NBA.com Staff played a game of "Fact or Fiction" regarding the franchise's future.

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Ionescu leads W’s most popular jerseys list

The Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu and the Seattle Storm captured the top spots on the WNBA’s most popular jerseys and merchandise lists, respectively, based on WNBAStore.com sales since the start of the 2021 regular season.

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Our predictions for this season's scoring leader

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff shares their opinions on which player will lead the league in scoring. Will Stephen Curry go back-to-back or will someone else take the crown?

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Our picks for this season's Most Improved Player

Ahead of training camp, our NBA.com Staff gives their predictions for who will be named the league's Most Improved Player in the 2021-22 season.

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Who are the NBA's youngest players?

18-year-old Josh Primo, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, enters the season as the league's youngest player.

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Fact or Fiction: Pressing storylines facing 76ers

The 76ers owned the Eastern Conference's best record a season ago, but with another shortcoming in the playoffs and lingering questions surrounding the team's two superstars, where do they stand heading into the 2021-22 season? Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of Fact or Fiction to analyze some of the most pressing topics.

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Teams primed to surprise in 2021-22

The Raptors and Hornets are two of the teams our NBA.com Staff believe could be better than expected in the upcoming NBA season.

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Who will win 2021-22 Rookie of the Year?

The 2021 NBA Draft class boasts several players with superstar potential, but which player will hit the ground running in their rookie season? Our NBA.com Staff give us their early predictions for Rookie of the Year.

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Capitanes to make G League history in 2021-22 season

After missing the 2020-21 season, the Capitanes de Ciudad de Mexico have made it official that they will embark upon their inaugural season in 2021-22, becoming the first Latin American team in the NBA G League. Due to COVID-19 protocols, they will play their inaugural season in the United States.

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Running diary: 2021 Hall of Fame enshrinement

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes 16 new members as part of the Class of 2021, a group headlined by Chris Bosh, Toni Kukoc, Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber, Yolanda Griffith and Lauren Jackson. Follow below for updates throughout the ceremony.

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First-time Hall of Fame eligible players in 2022

Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh were both honoured as first-ballot Hall of Famers in the Class of 2021, but who are the players that will be first-time eligible in the Class of 2022?

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NBA, WNBA community react on Twitter to HOF

NBA and WNBA players, past and present, took to Twitter to celebrate the iconic 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.

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The best games from the HOF class of 2021

With the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony here, let's take a look back at the incredible individual performances and best games from some of the inductees.

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HOF class of 2021 receives iconic orange jackets

In what has become tradition, the Hall of Fame class of 2021 have received their iconic orange jackets on the eve of the enshrinement ceremony. Catch up on some of the fun as the anticipation builds for the main event in Springfield.

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When is the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony?

The 16-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will be enshrined in Springfield, MA on Saturday, Sept. 11.

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Jordan excited to work with Lakers big men

The Lakers introduced DeAndre Jordan to the media after signing the big man to add to their veteran roster. Jordan is excited to get to work with LeBron James and the other Lakers stars, with the big man rotation set to be locked in a battle for minutes throughout the season.

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Age profiles for each team entering 2021-22 NBA season

As NBA season tip-off fast approaches, rosters are largely in place. With that in mind, let's take a look at the age profiles for each team heading into the 2021-22 season.

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Complete list of 2K cover athletes

From Allen Iverson in 1999 to Luka Doncic in 2021, the NBA 2K video game series has tabbed some of the league's brightest stars and biggest legends as its cover athlete. Below, find a complete list of every cover athlete for every major console edition of the game.

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NBA 2K22 reveals new features for MyNBA

2K revealed an in-depth look at the updates coming to MyNBA in NBA 2K22, including the all-new MySTAFF, Prep Hub, attributes and badges, and more.

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Paul Pierce's most legendary moments

With Paul Pierce set to be enshrined at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, our NBA.com Staff looks back at The Truth's most iconic moments from a legendary career.

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Ben Wallace's most legendary moments

As Ben Wallace gets set to be inducted into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 11, our NBA.com Staff recalls their favourite moments of the four-time Defensive Player of the Year's career.

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Report: DeAndre Jordan intends on signing with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be locking up another veteran big man. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that DeAndre Jordan intends on signing with the Lakers once a buyout is arranged with the Detroit Pistons.

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Who are the NBA's oldest players?

Udonis Haslem, who is returning to the Heat for a 19th season, enters the upcoming season at 41 years old.

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Chris Bosh's most legendary moments

Ahead of Chris Bosh's induction into The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, our NBA.com Staff shares their favourite moments from his incredible career.

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Chris Webber's most legendary moments

As Chris Webber gets set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 11, our NBA.com Staff recalls their favourite moments of the legendary Sacramento Kings big man.

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NBA: Vaccinated players won’t need regular tests

Those who are not fully vaccinated will need to be tested on all days involving practice, travel or games.

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Most exciting teams, players in NBA 2K22

With the release of NBA 2K22 almost upon us, our NBA.com Staff discusses which teams and players they're most looking forward to using in the newest edition of the world's best-selling basketball video game.

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NBA 2K22 trailer, updated gameplay revealed

The release date of NBA 2K22 is drawing near, set for Sept. 10. Just over a week away, NBA 2K has revealed the trailer for the latest game, as well as some updated gameplay innovations from last year's edition.

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Candidates emerging for final Lakers spots

The Lakers have once again been one of the most active teams this offseason, but there remains a couple of roster spots available, which are garnering a lot of interest. Here's a look at the latest reports and rumours surrounding the Lakers' final few roster spots.

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2k22 unveils enhanced features for The W

WNBA fans can get ready to take their 2k play to the next level, with the game franchise unveiling a host of new features for The W! Get ready for more online play and off-day workouts as the WNBA levels up on the gaming platform.

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Curry launching fund for Davidson's female athletes

In addition to financial support, the Curry Family Women’s Athletics Initiative aims to unlock the full potential of women scholar-athletes

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WNBA to debut on Top Shot

The WNBA and NBA Top Shot are coming together to bring you the greatest Moments of the past and present, as digital collectibles. Trade and collect Moments that represent your love for the game. Join Top Shot today and start building your digital collection of WNBA Moments and experience a new way to love the game.

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NBA community pay tribute to Kobe on his birthday

The 23rd of August is the birthday of Los Angles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. Players from around the NBA, past and present moved to twitter to send Happy Birthday messages to the much loved superstar.

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Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

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LeBron responds to not being voted best player

A panel of 10 NBA scouts and executives voted Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant as the best players in the NBA heading into the 2021-22 season in an ESPN poll, prompting LeBron James to take to Twitter to respond.

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2021-22 odds for MVP, ROY and MIP

For the second year in a row, Luka Doncic enters the season as the favourite to win Most Valuable Player of the Year, while Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favourite to win most Improved Player of the Year.

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Soundsystem: Schedule release reactions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Who should play on opening night?

Traditionally, opening night consists of two games, one of which features the defending NBA champions, who receive their championship rings and raise their banner against a notable foe. Based on that premise, our NBA.com staff dishes out their picks for who they'd like to see face off on the first night of the NBA season.

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Our dream Christmas Day matchups

A marquee date on the NBA's schedule, Christmas Day has recently consisted of a five-game slate of must-see matchups. From the league's best teams to its biggest stars and the best rivalries, you can count on the Christmas Day schedule to have it all. Ahead of the official release of the NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff shares a few matchups they'd like to see take place on Christmas Day.

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Latest free agency rumours, signings

This year's free-agent class is headlined by five All-Star veterans in Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Mike Conley.

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First look at rookies in new uniforms

The 2021 NBA Draft class is set to make its mark on the league. Take a look at some of the top prospects in their new uniforms on Rookie Photoshoot Day.

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Breakout performers on Day 7 of Summer League

No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes turned in a huge two-way performance to headline Day 7 of Summer League action in Las Vegas. We've got you covered with all the biggest storylines, highlights and breakout performers below.

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Which is the greatest Team USA of all time?

Team USA's victory at the Tokyo Olympics sparked a debate in the office of which squad is actually the greatest ever to grace the Olympic stage. Three members of our NBA.com Staff present their case to the jury.

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NBA Academy's Negi commits to Crandall University

Riyanshu Negi was among the first batch of student-athletes to join NBA Academy India when it first opened its doors in 2017. He worked his way into the history books last year by signing with the DME Sports Academy, a prep school in Daytona Beach, Florida, and now he's headed to Carndall.

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G League Ignite named new head coach

Jason Hart, a nine-year NBA veteran with extensive coaching experience at the collegiate level, has been named head coach of NBA G League Ignite. Hart joins Ignite after coaching for nine seasons at the collegiate level, including the last eight seasons at USC, where he was promoted to associate head coach in the 2017-18 season.

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Most impactful signings in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which signings to this point have been the most impactful, from Kyle Lowry joining the Heat to DeMar DeRozan landing in Chicago.

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Summer League: Celebs, NBA players in attendance

The basketball action on the court, combined with the location of the games, has attracted has courtside appearances from superstar NBA players and celebrities as well. Here's a look at all these icons in attendance for this year's event:

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Updated 2022 NBA title odds released

With rosters taking shape following free agency, the odds have shifted for the 2022 NBA title. The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have the third-best odds for next season, with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers leading the way.

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Soundsystem: NBA Finals 2022 predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Breakout performers in Day 2 of Summer League

With nine games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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Winners and losers in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which teams were the biggest winners and which were the biggest losers.

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Breakout performers on Day 1 of Summer League

With seven games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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How to watch Summer League debuts for top prospects

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Summer League is back in Las Vegas this offseason. When do the 2021 NBA Draft stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Suggs make their debut?

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Running Diary: USA defeat Japan to win gold

The United States' dominance in women's basketball continues as they defeat Japan 90-75 to win their seventh gold medal in a row.

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Best under-the-radar moves in free agency

The chaotic start to free agency has passed and the majority of big names have gone off the board. While deals like Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, Kyle Lowry to the Heat and DeMar DeRozan to the Bulls have owned the spotlight, what about some smaller moves that will surely make an impact next season?

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NBA Summer League record book

More often than not, the NBA Summer League is where we first get to see the rookies in action within a few weeks after getting drafted. That said, take a look at some records set in the past at Summer League

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Report: Dinwiddie traded as part of 5-team deal

The 28-year-old guard reportedly will join Washington as part of a five-team trade.

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Semifinals set for Women's basketball

The Quarterfinals are now a wrap and the Semi-final round is set for the Women's Basketball Draw at the Tokyo Olympics. Catch up with everything you need to know from the Quarters, from final scores to top performers.

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Running Diary: USA defeat Australia

Breanna Stewart put on a show as Team USA booked their spot in the Olympic Games semi-finals with a comfortable 24-point win over the Australian Opals.

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Soundsystem: Free agency frenzy

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Semifinals set for Men's basketball

Four exciting Quarterfinals later, the four semi-finalists are set for the Men's Basketball Draw at the Tokyo Olympics. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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Running Diary: Team USA advance to semis

Team USA overcame a 38-point performance from Ricky Rubio to defeat Spain 95-81 and advance to the semi-finals.

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Quarter-finals set for men's basketball

The pool stages are complete and the quarter-final field is set, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout round and the two-best third place teams also advancing.

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Results, top performers from Day 7

Another big day for basketball at the Tokyo Olympics is in the books. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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On This Date: NBA restarts in Orlando bubble

After a five month hiatus due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the NBA season restarted the season in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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Undrafted free agent tracker

For players not selected in the NBA Draft, the focus shifts to signing two-way contracts, free agent contracts or an Exhibit 10 deal in pursuit of their NBA dreams.

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Full results from 2021 NBA Draft

The 2021 NBA Draft is complete with Cade Cunningham going No.1 overall to the Detroit Pistons. Catch up on the full draft results below.

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NBA to name 75 greatest players

NBA 75 will pay tribute to generations of basketball fans around the world, as well as current and former players and coaches. Throughout the season, the league will also continue its decades-long legacy of supporting the communities where the NBA family lives, works and plays and by improving lives through the game of basketball.

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Who owns the most picks in the NBA Draft?

11 teams in the 2021 NBA Draft own three or more picks. Who owns the most draft selections? Below find more on each of the 10 teams that will make three or more selections in the upcoming NBA Draft.

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Cade Cunningham is the next...

Cade Cunningham, the prospective No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, is the quintessential can't-miss prospect, with plenty of tools that will immediately translate to the next level. Unique as Cunningham is, our NBA Staff got to thinking, what sort of player will he be at his peak?

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U.S. Women, Latvian Men win first-ever 3x3 gold

History has been made. The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo mark the first-ever Olympic Games in which 3x3 basketball is an Olympic sport, and the first-ever medalists have been crowned, with the United States Women's and Latvian Men's Teams taking home the gold.

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Results, top performers from Day 4

Another big day for basketball at the Tokyo Olympics is in the books. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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How are Olympic basketball tiebreakers determined?

Of the 12 teams in the Olympic 5x5 basketball tournament, eight advance to the knockout stage – the top two teams from each of the three groups and the two best third-place teams that remain. How are qualifying third-placed teams determined? There is an order in which the remaining third-place teams are classified.

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Results, top performers from Day 3

Day 3 of basketball action at the Tokyo Olympics did not disappoint. Catch up with everything that went down with the final score and top performers from each game.

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Results, top performers from Day 2

Spain Women's National Team's Astrid Ndour recorded 28 points and 10 rebounds in a close win over Korea, Slovenia Men's National Team's Luka Doncic erupted for 48 points in a win over Argentina and Spain Men's National Team's Ricky Rubio had 20 points and nine assists in a win over Japan.

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Results and top performers from Day 1

Sunday marked the beginning of group play for men's basketball at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's the final score from each game, as well as the top performers.

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The biggest storylines heading into Olympics

From Luka Doncic looking to lead Slovenia to a medal to Team USA's quest for their fourth straight gold, our NBA.com Staff looks at the biggest storylines heading into the Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament.

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All-time 3x3 squads for notable countries

With 3x3 basketball being a part of the Olympics for the first time ever, multiple members of our NBA.com Global Staff shared their opinion on what would be the all-time 3x3 team for countries across the world.

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Best moments from Bucks championship parade

Following their thrilling win over the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Bucks held a parade in Milwaukee to celebrate the franchise's first championship in 50 years.

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Paul, Booker reflect on Finals loss

After coming up short in the 2021 NBA Finals, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams spoke to the media about their season, their loss to the Bucks and what's next for the franchise.

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Viewership of 2021 Finals up by 32%

Game 6 of the Finals delivers 12.52 million viewers, up 50 percent versus last year.

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NBA Soundsystem: Giannis, Bucks stand atop the NBA mountain

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Giannis crowned Finals MVP

After dropping 50 points in Game 6, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named Bill Russell Finals MVP.

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Complete list of Finals MVP winners

The 2021 recipient of the award was Giannis Antetokounmpo for averaging 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 4-2 series victory over the Phoenix Suns. He is only the fifth international to win the award and the first since Dirk Nowitzki in 2011 to win the award.

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Running Diary: Bucks crowned NBA champions

In one of the best performances in NBA Finals history, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 50 points to power the Bucks past the Suns in Game 6 and deliver Milwaukee their first title since 1971.

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Full list of NBA Draft Green Room invitees

After a year away from the usual NBA Draft format the Green Room is back! Keep it right here for a full list of invitees as they are reported, as the biggest prospects in the Draft prepare to have their name called.

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Lillard: Blazers 'must do better' to win in playoffs

The Blazers superstar guard commented on the state of the team as he takes part in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics with Team USA.

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Star names join Space Jam 2 'Goon Sqaud'

Much of the anticipation around Space Jam 2: A New Legacy has been entered around the roles star players will take. Some of the biggest names are set to join the 'Goon Squad' with their characters revealed ahead of the movie's release.

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Running diary from WNBA All-Star Game

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was named MVP after recording a game-high 26 points as Team WNBA edged Team USA 93-85 in the WNBA All-Star Game.

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NBA Finals 2021: Big fourth quarter helps Bucks level Finals at 2-2

The Bucks came up with a big fourth quarter to even the NBA Finals at 2-2. Khris Middleton tallied 40 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the big time win for Milwaukee. The win drowned out a 42-point night for Suns star Devin Booker.

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Soundsystem: Is Giannis silencing the critics?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Space Jam: A New Legacy - LeBron talks family values and chasing dreams in film

LeBron James and Don Cheadle have spoke to the the themes of family and chasing dreams in Space Jam: A New Legacy. The anticipation continues to build for what is sure to be one of the movies of the US summer!

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Space Jam soundtrack revealed with big name stars

As Space Jam: A New Legacy begins to hit cinemas across the world, fans of the original classic will continue to make comparisons between the two films. Those comparisons will also surround the soundtrack, with a number of big name stars to feature in the latest release.

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Dominant Giannis leads Bucks to big Game 3 win

The Bucks returned home to Milwaukee, looking to avoid going down 3-0 to the Suns in Game 3. They delivered in a big way, with 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo leading Milwaukee to a 120-100 win at home.

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Balanced Suns offence overcomes Giannis' 42

Yet again, the Suns backcourt led from the front as they combined for 54 with Devin Booker scoring 31 but this time they received a lot more help. Despite a 42-point, 12-rebound effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Suns sealed the win behind a playoff franchise record 20 3-pointers with all their starters finishing in double figures.

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Phoenix take Game 1 behind big night for Chris Paul

Phoenix handled their business at home, taking Game 1 118-105. The duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker combined for 59 points in the impressive first up performance in the Finals.

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Broadcast schedule for NBA Finals on Star Sports

We have you covered with the date and time for every game in the 2021 NBA Finals that will be broadcasted on Star Sports in India.

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Giannis leaves Game 4 with left knee injury

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly on his left leg, hyperextending his left knee during the third quarter of Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo was helped from the floor and went back to the locker room before being ruled out for the rest of the night.

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Blazers hire Billups as head coach

Billups played 17 seasons in the NBA and is currently serving as an assistant coach with the LA Clippers.

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Pistons win 2021 NBA Draft Lottery

The Pistons have won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery! With a 14.0 percent chance, Detroit has earned the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

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Soundsystem: Who wins the lotto?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Tokyo U.S. Women’s Basketball Team unveiled

Team selections for the six-time defending Olympic gold medalists USA were made by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee and pending approval by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

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Aussie Dyson Daniels signs with G League Ignite

Daniels joined NBA Global Academy, an elite basketball training center at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia, in 2019. The Bendigo, Australia native emerged as one of the country’s top young prospects, participating in the NBA Academy Games 2019, exhibition games as the 2019 NBA G League Winter Showcase and the 2020 Torneo Junior Ciutat de L’Hospitalet in Barcelona, Spain.

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CP3 still in health and safety protocols ahead of Game 1

The Suns announced on Saturday (ET) that All-Star guard Chris Paul remains in health and safety protocols just 24 hours before Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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Kawhi (knee) out indefinitely, declared out for Gm. 6

Kawhi Leonard appeared to injure his right knee in the closing minutes of Game 4 against the Jazz.

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Wilson reveals NBA official game ball

Wilson, which was the official game ball for the league’s first 37 seasons, returns to the NBA. NBA’s Trae Young and Jamal Murray join Wilson’s Advisory Staff; Wilson NBA official game ball to be introduced on-court at Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2021.

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Mavs part ways with longtime GM Nelson

Donnie Nelson joined Dallas in 1998 and has been with the team for the past 24 seasons.

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Report: Brooks, Wizards agree to part ways

Washington reportedly was unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension with the veteran coach. Scott Brooks posted a record of 183-207 over five seasons with Washington since 2016.

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All-NBA Teams announced

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the lone unanimous selection, joined by MVP Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard on the All-NBA First Team.

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Soundsystem: Have Kawhi and the Clippers figured it out?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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WNBA All-Star 2021 returns to Las Vegas

Voting for the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021 will tip-off on Tuesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. ET and conclude on Sunday, June 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans will be able to directly impact the on-court competition by voting for up to ten (four backcourt players and six front court players) of the WNBA’s top stars at WNBA.com/vote and the WNBA App. All current WNBA players will be eligible for selection. Two “2-for-1 Days” will allow fans to have their votes count twice on Sunday, June 20 and Sunday, June 27 through WNBA.com/vote and the WNBA App voting platforms. All “2-for-1 Days” will be designated from midnight ET – 11:59 p.m. ET.

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NBA announces 2020-21 All-Defensive Teams

Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert headlines the 2020-21 All-Defensive First Team, alongside, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday and and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Jokic surprised by Game 4 ejection

Nikola Jokic was ejected from Game 4 after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in the third quarter.

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Mitchell (ankle) to play Game 4 after injury scare

Donovan Mitchell left the game with 7:06 remaining in the fourth quarter after an awkward layup and did not return.

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Harden (hamstring) out for Game 4

The Brooklyn guard will miss his third straight game while forward Jeff Green is listed as questionable.

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Conley (hamstring) to miss Game 3

Mike Conley continues to recover from a right hamstring strain that caused him to miss the first two games of the series.

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Who's the MVP of these playoffs so far?

Three weeks into the 2021 postseason, we have seen the emergence of teams led by the next generation of stars – a group that includes the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and Devin Booker. There are also the playoff regulars – a pair of two-time Finals MVPs in Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard — who are putting on a show for their respective teams. Who's been the MVP of the playoffs up to this point? Our NBA.com Staff discusses and share their picks.

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Conley (hamstring) sidelined for Game 2

The All-Star guard continues to recover from a right hamstring strain.

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How Bucks can get back on track

The Nets cruised to an eight point win in Game 1 and blew the Bucks out by 39 points in Game 2. Heading into Game 3 in Milwaukee, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on what the Bucks need to do to get back on track in the series.

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Want to join the NBA Academy W? Apply before Jun. 18

The NBA Academy Women's program has tasted plenty of success in India, assisting in eight teenage girls committing to prep schools or colleges in the United States. Want to be the next? Apply to be part of NBA Academy Women’s Virtual Program 2021 or ensure to spread the message to somebody you believe is worthy.

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Complete history of DPOY winners

By winning the 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year award, Rudy Gobert becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win the award at least thrice.

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Complete list of MVP winners

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the 2020-21 MVP trophy, beating out Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry for the award.

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Soundsystem: What can the Bucks do to make this a series?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Complete list of COY winners

Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson and Pat Riley have each been named Coach of the Year three times, tying them for the most in NBA history. Take a look back at the history of coaches to earn the honour.

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Embiid scratched from Game 5 with knee injury

Philadelphia's leading scorer and rebounder has been diagnosed with a small lateral meniscus tear.

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NBA Foundation announces first Canadian-grant recipient

The grant is the NBA Foundation’s first in Canada and will support young people in Toronto and Montreal, furthering the Foundation’s mission to create opportunities for employment, career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. Established in August 2020 to reduce the persistent racial wealth gap, the NBA Foundation is the league’s first-ever charitable foundation that invests in local and national organizations that promote school-to-career and workforce development opportunities for Black youth.

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Soundsystem: Can the Lakers defend without AD?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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NBA launchpad established as new R&D platform

Starting today, companies and entrepreneurs can apply to NBA Launchpad by submitting innovations that address one of four priority areas: Elevating Health and Wellness in Youth Basketball, Enhancing Elite Youth Player Performance, Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery, and Advancing Referee Training and Development.

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Former Jazz centre Mark Eaton dies at 64

Mark Eaton was an All-Star in 1989 and was named Defensive Player of the Year twice in his 11 seasons.

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How concerned should Clippers be?

The Clippers enter Game 3 of their first-round series with the Mavericks down 2-0. Paul George says the Clippers aren't concerned, but should they be? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

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🎥 Every episode of RF. Jr. NBA Live Virtual Sessions

The series, which spanned across 12 weeks and began on March 6, featured NBA, WNBA and NBA G League players, legends and coaches engaging participants in skill development, leadership and life skills sessions every Saturday morning (IST).

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Soundsystem: How much trouble are the Clippers and Heat in? Is AD back?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem each week.

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A complete list if MIP winners

Julius Randle has been named as the 2020-21 Most Improved Player. The 36th winner of the award, Randle joins a long list of NBA stars to have taken home the honour.

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NBA announces NBA Africa

The NBA announced that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the Basketball Africa League.

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NBA and Fortnite team up for epic partnership

The groundbreaking video game Fortnite has partnered with the NBA to create special outfits, items and battles.

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

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NBA awards finalists revealed

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.

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“NBABet” to launch May 21

NBA Digital today announced a new “NBABet” content initiative, which will feature the debut of a weekly NBA TV show and betting-focused content across NBA.com, the NBA App and social platforms.

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Takeaways from first BAL games, J. Cole debut

While the professional basketball debut of Grammy award-winning artist J. Cole stole the headlines, what else went down during the inaugural slate of games of the Basketball Africa League?

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Our picks for MVP, DPOY, MIP and more

Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.

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Soundsystem: Previewing the Play-In games

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

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Players congratulate 2020 HOF class

NBA players, past and present, took to Twitter to congratulate the star-studded class on their induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

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Running diary from Class of 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a star-studded class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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What is your favourite KG moment?

As Kevin Garnett is set to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, our NBA.com Staff revisits some of their favourite memories of his illustrious career.

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KG, TD share memories of competing against Kobe

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Prior to the ceremony, Duncan and Garnett share memories of competing against Kobe across multiple postseason runs during their legendary careers.

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

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2021 WNBA GM survey: Aces title favourites

There are plenty of highlights in this year's WNBA general manager's survey that include Breanna Stewart to win MVP, Candace Parker viewed as the biggest off-season acquisition and the New York Liberty to be the league's most improved team.

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Highlights, scores from Friday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

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Soundsystem: Who should be All-NBA?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in and around the NBA each week on a LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

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Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Mitchell (ankle) out at least another week

Donovan Mitchell sustained the injury three weeks ago after an awkward fall against the Indiana Pacers.

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Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

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This season's most surprising team is...

There are a number of worthy candidates, from the Knicks and Suns to the Jazz and 76ers, but which team's success has been the most surprising this season? Our NBA.com Staff make their picks and explain their reasoning.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There are seven NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

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Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

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Will Ball still be Rookie of the Year?

Rookie superstar LaMelo Ball is set to return from a 21-game absence due to a fractured wrist, giving him 10 more games to leave his lasting impression on the Rookie of the Year award. He was the frontrunner prior to the injury, but No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards did everything he could to surpass him while he was out. Our NBA.com Staff discusses if Ball has done enough to take home the honours.

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

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Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

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